Caroli Church

Borås, Sweden

Caroli Church is the oldest church in Borås. It was built between 1661-1669 to the site of previous medieval church. The bell tower was erected in 1669 and church has been erected after fires in 1681, 1727 and 1822.

The present font and pulpit are designed by Sigfrid Eriksson. The altarpiece is made by Johannes Andersson in 1839.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Stora Kyrkogatan 9, Borås, Sweden

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Details

Founded: 1661-1669
Category: Religious sites in Sweden
Historical period: Swedish Empire (Sweden)

More Information

www.vastsverige.com
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Alexandra Tillman (3 years ago)
Härlig stämning och trevligt folk

Ulf Truffe (3 years ago)
Så vacker kyrka. Gå och lyssna på körerna som är där eller någon annan musikupplevelse. Eller bara sitt ned en stund. En pärla att ta vara på.

Paul Johansson (3 years ago)
Härligt kyrkorum med en lugnande atmosfär.

Kevyn Danuway (3 years ago)
The church, by itself, is beautiful, has a very interesting architecture, but what it has of most interesting is its history.

Sharath Bhushi (4 years ago)
Nice chuch...but not as big as Gustaf church..

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